Clackamas County

OR · Pop. 43,117 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Clackamas County is a suburban county in OR with a population of approximately 43,117.

$/Acre: $1,909

Property Tax: 0.93%

Growing Season: 240 days

Broadband: 90%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 39.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.93%

Local Sales Tax0.51%

Combined Sales Tax0.51%

Cost of Living Index105.8

Median Household Income$60,193

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,909

Median Home Price$222K

Acres for Sale2919

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season240 days

Annual Rainfall32.7 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,009 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)338 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K442

Property Crime /100K435

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate